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Fight Empty Stairwells!

June 12, 2009 by · 1 Comment 

A few months ago, I decided to start taking the stairs at the hospital instead of the elevator. I make rounds on the 4th floor of Advocate South Suburban Hospital at the inpatient unit for Advocate Hospice.

Knee pain? Strengthen your Quadriceps

June 3, 2009 by · Leave a Comment 

On yesterday’s radio program, a woman called me to ask about the arthritis pain she was experiencing in her knees. She is not alone. Osteoarthritis of the knees is one of the most common joint disorders. It occurs when the cartilage padding between the bones wears down over time. Additional pressure on the knees, whether [...]